§ 14-14-113. Recordation of Social Security Numbers in Certain Family Matters
Except as otherwise provided in subparagraph (II) of this paragraph (a), effective July 1, 1997, every application for, or application for the renewal of, a professional or occupational license or certificate, a commercial driver’s license pursuant to section 42-2-403, C.R.S., or a marriage license pursuant to section 14-2-105 sought by an individual person shall require […]
§ 14-15-115. Dissolution, Legal Separation, and Declaration of Invalidity of Civil Unions – Jurisdiction – Venue
Any person who enters into a civil union in Colorado consents to the jurisdiction of the courts of Colorado for the purpose of any action relating to a civil union even if one or both parties cease to reside in this state. The district court has jurisdiction over all proceedings relating to the dissolution of […]
§ 14-15-101. Short Title
This article is known as the “Colorado Civil Union Act”. Source: L. 2013: Entire article added, (SB 13-011), ch. 49, p. 147, § 1, effective May 1.
§ 14-15-116. Reciprocity – Principle of Comity
Repealed. Under principles of comity, a civil union, domestic partnership, or substantially similar legal relationship between two persons that is legally created in another jurisdiction shall be deemed to be a civil union for purposes of Colorado law as set forth in this article. Source: L. 2013: Entire article added, (SB 13-011), ch. 49, p. […]
§ 14-15-102. Legislative Declaration
The general assembly declares that the public policy of this state, as set forth in section 31 of article II of the state constitution, recognizes only the union of one man and one woman as a marriage. The general assembly declares that the purpose of this article is to provide eligible couples the opportunity to […]
§ 14-15-103. Definitions
As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: “Civil union” means a relationship established by two eligible persons pursuant to this article that entitles them to receive the benefits and protections and be subject to the responsibilities of spouses. “Civil union certificate” means a document that certifies that the persons named in the […]
§ 14-15-104. Requisites of a Valid Civil Union
To establish a civil union in Colorado, the two parties to the civil union shall satisfy all of the following criteria: Both parties are adults, regardless of the gender of either party; Neither party is a party to another civil union; Neither party is married to another person. Source: L. 2013: Entire article added, (SB […]
§ 14-15-105. Individual – Civil Union With Relative – Prohibited
An individual shall not enter into a civil union with an ancestor or a descendant or with a brother or a sister, whether the relationship is by the half or the whole blood. An individual shall not enter into a civil union with an uncle or aunt or with a niece or nephew, whether the […]
§ 14-15-106. Restrictions as to Minors and Wards
A county clerk and recorder shall not issue a civil union license if either party to the intended civil union is: Under eighteen years of age; or Eighteen years of age or older and under guardianship, unless the party under guardianship has the written consent of his or her guardian. A violation of subsection (1) […]
§ 14-15-107. Rights, Benefits, Protections, Duties, Obligations, Responsibilities, and Other Incidents of Parties to a Civil Union
A party to a civil union has the rights, benefits, protections, duties, obligations, responsibilities, and other incidents under law as are granted to or imposed upon spouses, whether those rights, benefits, protections, duties, obligations, responsibilities, and other incidents derive from statute, administrative or court rule, policy, common law, or any other source of law. A […]